Person:Thomas Poor (2)

Thomas Poor IV 4, (Thomas Poor III 3, Thomas Poor II 2, Thomas Poor I 1) born 1721 Hanover County, VA.; died on 1 February 1788 in St. James Northern Parish, Goochland County, Virginia ' A Worthy Good Man.' [3]. His will was probated in Goochland County, Virginia.

He married Elizabeth Mosley [5][6], daughter of John Mosley [1][7], the Elder and Mary Nichols....

DAR Ancestor #: A090675 Thomas Poor and his wife were in Goochland County prior by 1744.
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[1] In 1743 Thomas Poor was an appraiser for the Estate of Thomas Robbinson of Goochland Co., Virginia:
"p. 245 Inventory of Thomas Robbinson, dec'd, John Moseley, Adm'r., value L7/19/3 by John Smith, Thomas (T) Stone, and Thomas Poor 11 July 1743 Recorded 20 Sept. 1743 Account of sales of estate amounting to L11/11/120 Sept. 1743.

[2] Douglas Register, by Rev. Wm Douglas, pages 276-277 - Births of children of Thomas Pore (Sic) and Elizabeth Mosley.

[3] Douglas Register, by Rev. Wm Douglas, page 343 - Funeral sermon

Feb: 1 1788--Tho: Poor in Goochland died a worthy good man.

[4] Birth date listed in the Douglas Register birth date for the daughter of Abraham Poor and his wife Judith Gardner.

[5] St. Martins Parish, Hanover County, Virginia.

[6] 9 Oct 1744 - Goochland County Deed Book 4, pp 434-435: (Momma Z's Treasure Forest - Updated April 23, 2008 source)

Thomas POOR, SR. of HANOVER County for love and affection to loving son Thomas Poor, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Goochland County... 200 acres in Goochland on north side of James River bounded by James George's land, Arthur Hopkins. Dated 9 October 1744. Witnesses: James George, Abraham Poor, Robert Estes, Jr.16 Oct. 1744, Thomas Poor, Sr. acknowledged this deed which was ordered recorded. Susannah, his wife, privately examined, relinquished her right of dower in land.

Deeds of gift from John Moseley Senior and Thomas Poor III to Thomas Poor IV and his wife (dau of John Moseley) dated 16 Oct 1744 would seem to indicate that this is about the time of their marriage. Marriage date often seen as 23 Dec 1756 which is actually the first child baptized by Rev. Douglas so that is an "implied marriage record.

Page 433, Date 9 Oct 1744, Grantor: John Moseley, Grantee: Thomas & Elizabeth Poor
Page 434, Date 9 Oct 1744, Grantor: Thomas Poor, Grantee: Thomas, Jr. & Elizabeth Poor
Page 162, Date 19 Aug 1746, Grantor: John Bibey, Grantee: Thomas Poore

[7] Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine, Vol 54 page 711 1920 - Goochland County, VA. DB6-423

Susannah Poor, an ancient woman, given October 21, 1754 Susannah stated that 12 years prior to the date of her deposition, she was at the home of John Mosley, with her husband Thomas Poor, deceased, their son Thomas and his wife Elizabeth, and their granddaughter, Mary Poor, an infant of 2 years. That at that time and occasion John Mosley gave his granddaughter Mary Poor, a slave named Rose.

In the Name of god amen I Thomas Poor of Goochland County being Weak of body but of sound mind do make and Ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first it is my will and Desire that my Just debts be paid and dischargd by my executors hereafter mentioned . . . . .
Item My will and desire is that my whole estate now in my possession be kept Together in the possession of my loving Wife Elisabeth Poor untill my son William Poor arives at the Age of twenty one years . . .
Item I lend to my loving wife Elizabeth Poor during her Natural life or Widowhood the following Negroes, Prince Jack Charles and hannah also Two feather beds and furniture, one table, Desks, looking glass, 600 head of Cattleone horse and Mair . . . . .
Item I give to my son William Poor one half of the Land whereon I now live being the upper part of my back of Land the deviding line is as follows Begining on Colo John Hopkins line near the Schoolhouse then Runing Directly along the the[sic] path that leads to Mr John Martins to the branch to him and heirs forever also one mair[sic] which my son William Calls his mair ---
Item I give to my two sons William Poor and Thomas Poor the following Negros Nance pall and fanney to be equally devided between my two sons William and Thomas Poor - also a Negro Woman Named Hannah after my loving Wifes death or Marriage to be equally divided between my two sons William & Thomas Poor.~
Item I give to my son William Poor two tables after my Lovings Wifes decease
Item I give to my son Thomas Poor that horse is now lost and if the said horse is not found I give my son Thomas the Colt in stead[sic] of the said horse ~
Item I give to my son Thomas one Desk after the deceace[sic] of my loving Wife Elisabeth Poor. Item I give to my son Thomas Poor the Land and plantation where I now live being the remainder of my land to and his heirs forever - - - -
Item I give to my Daughter Janney [Jane] Lambert twenty pounds to be raised out of my estate
Item I give to my Daughter Leucy [Lucy] Smith one Negro girl named Aggy.
Item I give to my Daughter Sarah Brill [Britt] on Negro Girl Janney [Jenney]
Item my will and Desire is that [word scratched out] after my Death and my loving Wifes that all my household and Kitchen furniture and all the Cash that shall arise from my estate and debts due, and all the stock of every denomination to be equally devided between my Children as follows Ann Lee Janney[Jane] Lambert Leucy[Lucy] Smith Sarah Brill [Britt] William and Thomas Poor to them and their heirs forever this being my Last will and testament I do hereby apoint[sic] my loving Wife Elisabeth Poor James Scruggs Samuel Causby [Cosby] and Samuel Richardson to be my hole and sole Executors to this my last will and testatment In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of October Seventeen hundred and Eighty four
Signd Seald in the preasence of Thomas Poor [signed in own hand]SEAL\
John Martin
David Powers
Sam Richardson

At a Court held for Goochland County February the 18th 1788.

This last will and testament of Thomas Poor deceased was presented in Court & proved by the oath of Samuel Richardson which was Continued for further proof and at a Court held for Goochland County the 17th day of March 1788 This Witness was further proved by the oath of Jno Martin to be the last will and Testament of Thomas Poor deceased which was Ordered to be recorded. and at a Court Continued and held for the said County of Goochland the 19th Day of march 1788 on the motion of James Scruggs one of the Executors therein Named who made Oath according to Law and entered into and Acknowledge his bond with John Shelton and John Curd Gent his Securities in penalty of Two thousand pounds probat [copy cut-off] thereof was granted him in due form with leave for the other executors to come in when they shall think fit
Teste G Payne

19 May 1788. Inventory and Appraisement of Thomas Poor Estate. Goochland County DB 15 (1788-1791):55-58.

19 May 1788. Returned to Court and Ordered to be Recorded.

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